Ashwood House Limited (Ilford)

23 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BA

02089248388

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2023

Provider

Ashwood House Limited

Beds

17 beds

About Ashwood House Limited (Ilford)

Ashwood House is a residential care home in Ilford, Redbridge, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

This residential care home in Ilford supports up to 17 adults with mental health needs, with 9 people currently living there. The service provides accommodation and personal care in a safe environment with protective systems in place to safeguard residents from abuse. Comprehensive risk assessments identify potential hazards and outline mitigation strategies for each person.

The home maintains robust staffing levels matched to residents' needs, supported by thorough recruitment practices. Medicines are managed safely, and the premises have been secured to prevent accidents and injuries. Staff systematically review incidents and accidents to identify learning opportunities and prevent similar occurrences in future.

The provider demonstrates a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and care across all operations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 January 2024

Specialist Care

Mental health

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsWiFiGardenDining RoomCommunal LoungeKitchenette

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IG1 3BA

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 23 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 January 2018: Good
CaringPublished 23 January 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 January 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ashwood House Limited (Ilford)'s CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ashwood House Limited (Ilford), consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ashwood House Limited (Ilford), look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ashwood House Limited (Ilford)'s fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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